Model Maker at Mattel

Estimated Salary Guide

• Not provided by employer
• $53.5K–$67.7K a year is the estimated salary for this role in Montréal, QC.

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage, and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

The Team:

The Prototype department supports the Toy Design team by creating models from preliminary plans and/or a sketch and/or a shared existing model that will be used to establish the feasibility of the project. The department will also collaborate with others like the Engineering, Marketing, and Packaging teams.

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Team Leader of the Prototype department, the Model Maker will be called upon to create models according to needs and requests. Prototypes are made from various materials, such as 3D printed parts, production blocks, foam, styrene, resin, etc. The Model Maker must master the different techniques he will have to use in his work: painting (spray gun and by hand), building (blocks), sanding, sculpture, thermoforming, molding, and others. He/she will also have the opportunity to work with different types of machinery. Other graphics or electronics skills can also be useful in this position.

What Your Impact Will Be:

You will be a part of a dynamic and vibrant team who always executes the impossible to help create toys that will be enjoyed by everyone, younger and older, for many generations to come!

What We’re Looking For:

The Model Maker should be:

• Manual;
• Precise;
• Attentive to details;
• Autonomous;
• Resourceful;
• Dynamic;
• Able to work as a team;
• Able to work under pressure;
• Experienced in the arts or design field (asset).

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

What It’s Like to Work Here:

We are a purpose-driven company aiming to empower the next generation to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts, and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process, and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel, we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Who We Are:

Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO and MEGA, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music and live events. We operate in 35 locations, and our products are available in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and e-commerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattel is recognized for the second year in a row as a Great Place to Work™ and as one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2022.

Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.

Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, including minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.